145 W School House Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19144
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145 W School House Ln,Philadelphia, PA 19144
$495,000
- 5 Beds
- - Baths
- 3,471 sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Coming Soon
Listed by: cora k krebs, jacob markovitz
Office: elfant wissahickon-chestnut hill
MLS#:PAPH2642268
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$495,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$142.61
About this home
This gracious, Penn-Knox Victorian offers beautiful period architecture, distinctive character, and a versatile multi-unit layout, with each apartment offering its own unique charm. Currently, 3 of the 4 units are occupied by long-term tenants on month-to-month leases.
The first-floor rear unit in two stories and has a private exterior entrance and features a spacious living room with a beamed ceiling and parquet flooring, a kitchen with an exposed brick wall, and a convenient first-floor powder room. Upstairs, the bedroom with bay window is accompanied by an adjoining study, creating a flexible and comfortable living space.
Also on the first floor, with a street-facing porch entrance, is a separate one-bedroom apartment. This charming unit features a large living room with a beautiful bay window, parquet flooring, and access to the basement. The apartment can easily be rejoined with the rear unit, creating an especially appealing owner-occupant configuration. Currently, this unit is unoccupied.
The second-floor unit offers one bedroom, a generously sized living room, and an eat-in kitchen. On the third floor, you’ll find a large primary bedroom, a second bedroom, and a spacious eat-in kitchen.
Located on a sought-after block in Germantown, you are just steps to the shops and restaurants in Maplewood Mall (Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe'), Market Square, and Chelten Avenue (Al-Sham Restaurant and Das Good Cafe), Ultimo Coffee, and Weaver's Way Co-Op
This property is also within easy walking distance of local schools like The Philadelphia School for the Deaf, Greene Street Friends and Germantown Friends School, as well as public transportation, while offering the architectural character and flexibility that make historic Philadelphia properties so special.
Whether you're looking for an income-producing property, a multi-generational living arrangement, or a home with the potential to create a spacious owner’s unit, this Victorian offers an exciting array of possibilities....
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Home facts
- Year built:1850
- Subdivision & Development:GERMANTOWN
- Listing ID #:PAPH2642268
- Updated:September 23, 2026 at 03:40 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Rooms Total:19
- Flooring:Tile/Brick, Wood
- Kitchen Description:Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Efficiency, Kitchen - Galley, Stain/Lead Glass
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
- Living area:3,471 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Hot Water, Oil
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Flat, Pitched, Shingle
- Year built:1850
- Building area:3,471 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.12 Acres
- Lot Features:Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Architectural Style:Converted Dwelling, Victorian
- Construction Materials:Brick, Stone, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features:Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Foundation Description:Stone
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$495,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$142.61
- Tax amount:$5,655 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Amenities:Cable TV Available, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Electric Available, Exposed Beams, Fire Detection System, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Smoke Detector, Stain/Lead Glass
Parking
- Parking description:On Street, Public, Unassigned
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